World Bird Sanctuary To Honor Walter C. Crawford With Public Memorial At Ballpark Village

ST. LOUIS - Sept. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- ST. LOUIS/FENTON (August 31, 2015) – A public memorial to honor the life and work of Walter C. Crawford is planned at Ballpark Village on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 9 am – 11 am.  Over 500 people are expected to attend this event that will honor his memory, life work and contributions to our community.

Walter C. “Stormy” Crawford, Jr. was born on February 3, 1945 and died on July 17, 2015.  In the seventy years between, he led a colorful and vital life.  Walt’s dynamic leadership, drive and determination led to the creation of one of the largest avian sanctuaries in the United States – The World Bird Sanctuary located in Valley Park, Missouri.

The memorial service will celebrate his life, his work and his legacy with presentations by the Boy Scouts, The US Military, local and state government officials, sanctuary leadership, board members and volunteers; as well as family, friends and colleagues, each speaking on the impact he has had on their lives and this community.

The event will take place at 9 am at Ball park village.  The memorial service will begin with a military honor guard ceremony promptly at 9 am.  Parking is complimentary for all guests who attend.  Registration is not required but is requested to ensure adequate seating.  Guests can RSVP online at http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org.  For more details contact Ignite!Events at 618.655.0425 or email allison@igniteevents-stl.com.


         About The World Bird Sanctuary

In 1977 Walter C. Crawford Jr. founded the organization we know today as the World Bird Sanctuary. With the guidance of esteemed wildlife naturalist and preservationist Marlin Perkins, Walter and a handful of volunteers set out to address the dire future of birds throughout the world. The solution would take place outside of the established institutions dealing with wildlife.

Crawford and his team discovered that applying an innovative approach would both work to preserve our world’s natural diversity and develop career opportunities for inspired young conservationists. The World Bird Sanctuary soon became the only avian organization which offers environmental education, endangered species breeding and release, wildlife rehabilitation, field studies and habitat management consulting.

Today, the World Bird Sanctuary is a leader in the fields of environmental education and raptor rehabilitation, and is considered to be the best center of its kind in the United States, with over 30 years of success in achieving their mission through four focus areas, and numerous accolades and awards for our achievements in wildlife conservation and education.

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